Most educators enter the field of education with hopes of enlightening the minds and hearts of young people. Along their journey, they may find themselves at a crossroads when the systems of education present nuanced difficulties that continually pull educators away from their passions and into well established structures that don’t honor their purpose.
In Professional Walk: An Educator’s Perspective, Dr. Rechel Anderson shares her journey to Superintendent. She draws back the curtain to share the transparent nature of K-12 education and her road to success within the field. At the core of her experience is her identity as a Black Woman with strong morals and values that has an undeniable passion for exemplary educational environments.
This book hopes to encourage current and future educators within the field to define their purpose and guideposts along their leadership journey and invites them to examine the values most important to them, and their future career goals. Through the challenges and triumphs she has experienced, Dr. Anderson paves the way for self- reflection, personal development, and professional growth.
Embracing who she is has been primary to Rechel’s achievement and she calls on readers to stand confidently in who they are to reach the heights of success they desire.
Book Signing Event
Dr. Rechel Anderson's book signing event will begin promptly at 6:00 p.m. Dinner will be served.
You will have an opportunity to purchase your very own copy of Dr. Anderson's book entitled, "Professional Walk: An Educator's Perspective." Books are $20. You may pay with Cash, Cash App or Venmo. More details will be provided at the venue.
If you have already purchased a book, please bring it with you to have it autographed by Dr. Anderson.
Dr. Anderson has planned a very special evening to celebrate with family and friends. She looks forward to celebrating with you Saturday, February 11, 2023, at 6:00 p.m., Osbornes, 265 Warley Street, Florence, S.C. 29501.
Lodging Options
(These options are being provided for out-of-town travelers)
Hampton Inn & Suites Florence Center
3000 West Radio Drive
Florence, SC 29501
Comfort Inn & Suites
527 Woody Jones Blvd
Florence, SC 29501
SpringHill Suites Florence
2670 Hospitality Boulevard
Florence, SC 29501
Staybridge Suites - Florence Center, an IHG Hotel
150 Westpark Dr.
Florence, SC 29501
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Florence I-95 & I-20 Civic Ctr, an IHG Hotel
3440 West Radio Drive
Laurelwood, SC 29501
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Florence I-20
501 Woody Jones Boulevard
Florence, SC 29501
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING
In her book, “A Professional Walk. An Educator’s Perspective”, Dr. Anderson chronicles her journey to achieve the vision she laid out for her life. The hard work and hours necessary to multi-task school, work and family are an amazing story in determination and strength of character; and it is a story that we can all learn from.
- Harry Williams, Hardeeville Mayor
Professional Journey by Dr. Rechel Anderson is her biographical journey from Classroom Teacher to Superintendent of Schools, which is no small feat. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book, it was truly interesting and inspiring. Dr. Anderson's journey is a depiction of strength, perseverance, and is an essential must read.
- Dr. Wanda Andrews, Retired School Superintendent
My Story
Dr. Rechel M. Anderson, a native of Florence County, South Carolina, graduated from West Florence High School, and matriculated through the following universities: Coker College in Hartsville, SC (BA Degree in Elementary Education); Winthrop University in Rock Hill, SC (MA Degree in Elementary Education); and Gardner-Webb University, Boiling Springs, NC (MA Degree in Educational Leadership and a Doctorate in Educational Leadership).
Dr. Anderson’s professional career, which spans nearly two decades in both North Carolina and South Carolina, began as a public school teacher, and evolved to an Assistant Principal (elementary and secondary), a Principal, a Director of Curriculum and Instruction, and a Superintendent. Dr. Anderson’s certifications include: North Carolina (Elementary Education K-6, School Administrator: Principal, School Administrator: Superintendent) and South Carolina (Elementary, Elementary Principal, Secondary Principal, Early Childhood, Superintendent).
A few highlights of Dr. Anderson’s professional career include the following accomplishments:
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2018-2019 Improved Overall School Report Card Ratings; Schools Not Labeled Unsatisfactory
(Jasper County School District)
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2014-2015 SC Palmetto Silver Award
(Palmetto Middle, Marion County School District)
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2014-2015 Moved Growth Rating from Average to Good
(Palmetto Middle School, Marion County School District)
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2013-2014 – SC PASS Growth in the areas of Math, Social Studies and Science
(Palmetto Middle School, Marion County School District)
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2013-2014 & 2014-2015 – 100% Pass Rate on the Algebra EOC (End-of-Course) Assessment (Palmetto Middle School, Marion County School District)
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2013 Moved Absolute Rating from At-Risk to Below Average and Growth Rating from Below Average to Average (Hardeeville Elementary, Jasper County Public School District).
Dr. Anderson holds the following awards: 2010-2011 Principal of the Year (Jasper County Public School District) [1st Year as Principal]; 2010-2011 Positive Behavior Intervention Support (PBIS) Blue Ribbon Award – (Hardeeville Elementary, Jasper County School District) [1st Year of Implementation]; and 2011-2012 Positive Behavior Intervention Support (PBIS) Banner Award – (Hardeeville Elementary, Jasper County School District) [2nd Year of Implementation]. Further, Dr. Anderson is an honor graduate from Gardner Webb University, maintaining a 4.0 GPA.
Understanding that it takes a village to educate children, Dr. Anderson is committed to community involvement as well as to the advancement of her profession. She served on the Florence County Council Board of Directors (Parks and Recreational Facilities). In 2015, Dr. Anderson was nominated to serve on the South Carolina Center for Educator Recruitment, Retention & Advancement (S.C. CERRA) Executive Board, and served as Vice President of CERRA for the 2017-2018 term. She also served as the President of CERRA from 2018-2020. Further, Dr. Anderson served as an At-Large Member on the Executive Board of the South Carolina High School League (SCHSL). Having received the AdvancEd Diagnostic Training, the AdvancEd Lead Evaluator Training, and the AdvancEd External Review Accreditation Training, Dr. Anderson served as an AdvancED Independent Consultant. Currently, Dr. Anderson serves, as a board member, on the Board of Coastal Carolina Hospital in Hardeeville, S.C.
In her present position as Superintendent in Jasper County School District, Dr. Anderson is working to improve the school district with a specific emphasis on curriculum and instructional programs that make a positive impact on the culture of achievement in the district.